US Bridges

Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · .2 MI N of East Palmyra · Structure no. 000000003314610

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhitbeck Road
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location.2 MI N of East Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08682, -77.15752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Whitbeck Road over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.